Landrum man charged with rape of a child

Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Tryon Police Department arrested a Landrum, S.C. man Monday in an ongoing investigation into sexual assault allegations.

From staff reports

Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Tryon Police Department arrested a Landrum, S.C. man Monday in an ongoing investigation into sexual assault allegations.Alfard Mullins, 34, of 101 Mallory Lane, Landrum, was charged with several felony counts including first-degree rape of a child and incest. A Polk County grand jury returned 21 true bills of indictment against Mullins on Wednesday, according to news released by the Sheriff’s Office.He was indicted for one count of first-degree rape of a child, six counts of first-degree sexual offense, six counts of indecent liberties with a child, six counts of felony child abuse-sexual act, one count of incest and one count of incest with a child under 13.Polk County deputies say their investigation began in January when they received information from the Spartanburg County (S.C.) Sheriff’s Office regarding charges Mullins faces for sexual misconduct in South Carolina. The Sheriff’s Office and Tryon Police Department began looking into more allegations within the county and city limits of Tryon. Detectives interviewed suspected victims and witnesses and conferred with the district attorney’s office. Mullins was arrested and taken before the magistrate, where he was given a $1 million secure bond. His first court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday.